Over at Plum Street Samplers she’s been getting into the mood for Easter with Cadbury Eggs and a new free Easter Sampler based on a traditional hymn.
Free Border Patterns
Tutorial: Making a fluffy pretty pettiskirt
Kataryna from Sew Chibi shares a tutorial on her blog all about making fluffy pretty pettiskirts. The bouncy, flouncy ruffled skirts are soooo girly! Her tutorial includes the low-down on the type and quantity of fabric to use, as well … Read More...
Popular Candy Turned into Cupcakes
All the flavors of your favorite candy bar turned into cupcakes… Find the roundup of candy-turned-cupcakes, including “Peppermint Patty” and “Almond Joy” HERE at the Food Network.
Tutorial: Kid’s scarflette to keep little necks warm
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little fleece scarflette for a small child. The short buttoned scarf will stay snug around her neck while she plays, and be less likely … Read More...
Jake recalls her first quilt
Jake from Generation Q Magazine shows us lots of photos of the first quilt she made, a king size monster she calls The Beast. She admits it has issues due to her lack of experience, but explains its significance in … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring lingerie bag with matching sachet
Stephanie from The Petite Sewist shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a drawstring lingerie bag and a matching sachet. It’s fully lined, so there are no fraying raw edges on the inside. You can add … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing a stretch knit cuff or band
When you add use a band of stretch knit to finish off the edge of a neck, sleeve, or leg, you’ll most likely be sewing a smaller cuff piece to a larger opening and stretching it to fit as you … Read More...
Sewing Craft Room Tour at beingBrook
If you need a little inspiration for your craft room, I suggest you head over to beingBrook for a complete tour of her new duds. A pretty craft table made by her hubby, desk, walls, accessories, a complete redo. I … Read More...
Turn a Trophy into a Cupcake Stand
Cathe has created something brilliant. This cupcake stand was constructed from old trophies! Genius really. When someone can look at an item and see something totally different, that’s creativity coursing through their veins. Head over to Just Something I Made … Read More...
Inspiration: London Calling Blog Hop
I guess everyone is excited about the Olympics being in London this year. I’m seeing loads of British, English and London inspired ideas pop up every where, even papercrafting. Artistic Outpost is currently having a London Calling blog hop. Love … Read More...
Illustrated Recipe Contest… Win Thousands!
Wow, big prizes can be had for foodie artists! I’m sure you’ve heard me wax on about They Draw and Cook, a site (and book) devoted to collecting illustrated recipes. Currently they are joining with Kraft to host … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Find a great roundup of St. Patrick’s Day goodies HERE at Parents, including these easy-to-make four-leaf clover cupcakes. Note you do have to register with Parents to read the recipes, but registration is free! And it’s a great site … Read More...
Bears For A Cause
Crocheters are well known for putting their skills to use in support of a cause. Sher Marchman-Day has gone a step farther in her efforts to customize her crochet to your cause. What a fantastic idea! For a really … Read More...
Review: Summer of the Seventeenth Doll
The Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) presents a Belvoir Production, a timeless classic: ‘The Summer of the Seventeenth Doll’. Audience members were pulled by their heartstrings into the unique and painfully haunting story of working class Queenslanders in … Read More...
Process: Maze quilt for baby
Donna at Quilt in Progress has decided to make a baby quilt with a pieced maze design for the top. I love it when quilters share their creative process. Donna does here and here and here.
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Walk of Fame Cake
Hee hee, isn’t this an awesome idea for cake? Maybe change the “Happy Birthday” to something for the Oscars. Find the recipe HERE at Martha Stewart.
Hudson Bay Point Blanket Quilt
Devon at Miss Make said she was inspired to make a quilted version of a Hudson Bay Point Blanket after seeing a knitted one at The Purl Bee. For those unfamiliar with this blanket, she tells a bit of its … Read More...
Newsy: New York Beauty QAL
Sara at Sew Sweetness is hosting a New York Beauty Quilt Along on her blog. Those who join will use the paper piecing method to create ten different New York Beauty blocks. The kick-off is March 5. Go to her … Read More...
Crazy about red hearts and blue water
Frederique at Quilting, Patchwork and Applique shows us her latest creation – a mini quilt of three pieced crazy hearts embellished with beads. Lovely. The water backdrop is so soothing, I want to jump in. Go HERE to see more… Read More...